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SGCA 2025 highlights social responsibility, Arabic identity
The Sharjah Government Communication Award (SGCA) 2025 has announced two key categories spotlighting campaigns that promote community values, cultural identity and human solidarity: Best Communication Practice in Supporting Social Responsibility, and Best Campaign Promoting Cultural Identity and the Arabic Language.
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July 05, 2025
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Escaped lion attacks woman and children in Lahore
An escaped pet lion chased a woman and two children down a busy street in Lahore, police said on Friday, with dramatic footage showing the big cat leaping a wall before pouncing on them.
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July 05, 2025
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Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom split six years after getting engaged
Representatives of both Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom have announced the couple have ended their relationship after weeks of speculation. Widespread rumours have suggested that the couple split after nine years together, and an official statement shared on Friday confirmed the news. \"Representatives have confirmed that Orlando and Katy have been shifting their relationship over the past many months to focus on co-parenting,\" it read.
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July 05, 2025
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Pak army kills 30 militants at Afghan border
Pakistan's army said on Friday it had killed 30 militants attempting to cross the border from Afghanistan over the last three days, after a suicide attack killed 16 soldiers in the same region.
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July 05, 2025
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IHC overturns sentence of 4 PTI workers in May 9 riots
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) acquitted four Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) workers who had been convicted on charges of attacking a police station during the violent May 9 riots.
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July 05, 2025
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UAE, Azerbaijan explore avenues of cooperation in energy sector
On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Dr Sultan Bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology participated in the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organisation (ECO), held on Friday in the city of Khankendi in the Republic of Azerbaijan.
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July 05, 2025
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ECSSR, Anwar Gargash Academy announce ‘Hili Dialogues’
The Emirates Centre for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR) and the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA) have announced the inaugural edition of the regional Hili Dialogues, serving as the international platform for the annual Abu Dhabi-based Hili Forum.
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July 05, 2025
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Ghim sets early pace at John Deere Classic
Doug Ghim holed out for an eagle on the way to a bogey-free nine-under par 62 on Thursday to take a one-shot lead over Max Homa and Austin Eckroat at the US PGA Tour John Deere Classic in Illinois.
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July 05, 2025
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Nico pens new Athletic deal in transfer twist
Athletic Bilbao announced on Friday that coveted Spain forward Nico Williams had extended his contract to 2035 with an increased release clause, warding off reported interest from La Liga champions Barcelona.
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July 05, 2025
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Bayern stand before PSG in battle of CWC favourites
A glance at the quarterfinal lineup for the Club World Cup suggests that whoever comes out on top in the heavyweight last-eight showdown between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich on Saturday will be the favourites to go on and win FIFA's new competition.
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July 05, 2025
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Arada sells penthouse at new destination for Dhs125m
Arada has announced the sale of The Observatory, the showpiece penthouse at Akala, the recently launched wellness-focused branded residences project located adjacent to Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
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July 05, 2025
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More than 610 killed around GHF aid distributions: UN
Some 613 people have been killed around aid distributions and convoys in Gaza since late May, including 509 near the USand Israel-backed GHF's sites, the United Nations said on Friday.
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July 05, 2025
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Norris tops Silverstone practice as Horner quizzed over Verstappen
Lando Norris thrilled his home fans at Silverstone when he topped the times for McLaren ahead of both Ferraris in second practice on Friday for this weekend's British Grand Prix.
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July 05, 2025
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Stocks, dollar dip as Trump passes spending bill, deal deadline looms
The dollar also fell against major currencies, with US markets already shut for the holiday-shortened week, as traders considered the impact of Trump's sweeping spending bill
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July 05, 2025
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Why you should enroll your children in swim lessons
As a pediatrician, I've counseled countless families about the importance of swim safety. But as a mom, I've lived it, from the nervous first splashes to the proud, cannonball “I did it!” moments, Learning to swim isn’t just a childhood milestone — it’s a lifesaving skill, confidence booster, and a path to lifelong health and joy.
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July 05, 2025
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Belgium to tax capital gains in major fiscal reform
Belgium will introduce capital gains tax on financial assets, such as shares and cryptocurrencies, its finance minister said, bringing it into line with its European peers.
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July 05, 2025
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Sheikha Bodour lays stress on respect for creative rights
Building on its growing international presence in intellectual property protection while reinforcing the UAE’s standing as a regional and international hub in this field, the Emirates Reprographic Rights Management Association (ERRA) has announced the signing of the country’s first-ever blanket reprographic rights licensing agreement with Heriot-Watt University Dubai. This pioneering step sets a new benchmark for regulating the use of intellectual works within academic institutions.
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July 05, 2025
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Neeraj aims to boost Indian athletics with Classic meet
Former Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra believes his eponymous javelin competition could be the catalyst that transforms India’s athletics landscape, as the country prepares to host a world-class field event on Saturday.
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July 05, 2025
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Team Emirates rider Pogacar 'respects' Vingegaard in Tour rivalry
Defending champion Tadej Pogacar insisted he had every respect for his great Tour de France rival Jonas Vingegaard ahead of Saturday's opening stage in Lille.
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July 05, 2025
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Emirates Group showcases sustainability initiatives
The Emirates Group's efforts to align with this year’s UN call to end plastic pollution were on display at its ‘Tomorrow Takes Flight’ event, its annual sustainability showcase.
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July 05, 2025
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AirAsia orders at least 50 Airbus A321XLR planes
AirAsia has signed a deal to buy 50 Airbus long-range A321XLR planes with conversion rights for another 20, as the budget airline nears the end of a restructuring process, Tony Fernandes, CEO of AirAsia owner Capital A Group said on Friday.
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July 05, 2025
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How War of the Worlds became most controversial movie
The threat had come from within; from “right beneath our goddamn feet”, as Tim Robbins’s paranoid patriot Harlan Ogilvy would put it.
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July 05, 2025
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Education Ministry announces school uniform rules
In preparation for the 2025-2026 academic year, the Ministry of Education (MoE) has outlined IO regulations for school uniforms across all grade levels, emphasising neatness, cultural appropriateness, and adherence to approved designs.
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July 05, 2025
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Outstanding high school students can get Golden Visa
In recognition of the dedication and excellence of students and graduates, the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security (ICP) has outlined two conditions for top-performing high school students to qualify for the UAE Golden Visa including: achieving a minimum grade of 958 in either public or private schools and submitting a recommendation letter from the Ministry of Education (Emirates Schools Establishment.)
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July 05, 2025
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Siraj's six-wicket haul puts India in control in 2nd Test
Jamie Smith and Harry Brook produced a stunning England fightback via their huge 303-run stand for the sixth wicket. But India continued to hold a strong position as their lead went past 200 at stumps on day three of the second Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Friday.
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July 05, 2025
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Zoho partners with Dart to support UAE's tech sector
Zoho, a leading global technology company, has announced a new partnership with Dart, a leading business ecosystem in Dubai, aimed at empowering founders from around the world to relocate, setup and scale their companies in the UAE.
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July 05, 2025
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Arabic, Islamic education in KG curricula
Aldar Education Group has affirmed its commitment to the Ministry of Education's (MoE) decision to introduce Arabic language, Islamic education, and social studies in kindergarten curricula starting from the 2025/2026 academic year.
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July 05, 2025
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Opposition seeks minister's resignation after building collapse
Protests have erupted across Kerala on Friday as workers from both the Congress and BJP parties took to the streets, demanding the resignation of state health minister Veena George.
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July 05, 2025
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Search for 29 missing ferry passengers suspended
Indonesian authorities deployed navy ships and helicopters on Friday in the intensified search for 29 people still missing almost two days after a ferry sank near the tourist island of Bali.
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July 05, 2025
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DoH inks pact on genome surgery centres in UAE, US
The Department of Health - Abu Dhabi (DoH) has announced a landmark partnership with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and the Innovative Genomics Institute (IGI) to explore the establishment of the world’s first genome surgery centres in Abu Dhabi and California.
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